Former Shop Counter with Drawers and Lockers, 1920s

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A superb antique tradesman's counter dating from the first half of the 20th century. With its beautiful natural patina, ample … Read more A superb antique tradesman's counter dating from the first half of the 20th century. With its beautiful natural patina, ample storage, and generous proportions, it's a piece of character that is as decorative as it is functional.

materials: made of solid oak, this tradesman's counter has retained its three drawers and their original metal shell handles. The wood has a lovely, warm brown patina, intentionally preserved during its restoration.

features: the counter offers three drawers beneath its top, a large open niche with a shelf, and six cubbies in the lower section. This layout provides significant storage capacity while also allowing for the display of dishes, books, or decorative objects of various sizes. It can be used as an open sideboard in a kitchen or dining room, or as a storage unit in a living room or shop.

restoration: the piece was completely sanded to reveal the wood's natural beauty, then cleaned. Its structure was re-glued and reinforced, and its back panel was entirely replaced. The exterior has finally been waxed to nourish and protect the wood while preserving its antique patina.

dimensions: w153 x d42.5 x h89.5 cm.
drawers: w41 x h8 cm.
lower section: w144 x d33 x h60 cm.
shelf height (from top to bottom): 28-31 cm.
width of compartments: 18 cm.

a unique and versatile antique workshop piece, whose numerous compartments and beautiful patina will bring a great deal of character to any interior. See less